Cadets party fifties-style in the forest

Cadets from 2505 (Bishop Auckland) Squadron held a 'Grease' theme weekend at Hamsterley Forest and they dressed up for the part with Sandy strutting her stuff to catch Danny's eye and most of the visitors to the forests.

Cadets from 2505 (Bishop Auckland) Squadron held a 'Grease' theme weekend at Hamsterley Forest and they dressed up for the part with Sandy strutting her stuff to catch Danny's eye and most of the visitors to the forests.

The Hamsterley Forest Outdoor Centre was used for the sleepover while the squadron cooks turned the main hall into an American Diner for the themed evening meal.

The officers and other members of staff were the rival gang the Scorpions drinking cans of coke donated by The Coca Cola Company and eating ice cream cornets donated by local council official Sam Zir, with other contributions from Asda in Bishop Auckland.

The car race never took place as in the movie, instead there was a fly-past by three vintage aircraft from Fishburn Flying Club.

"I think it was one of the best Hamster- leys we have ever had. It was like being in the fifties. I loved every minute of it." said Flt Sgt Tom Wilson.